How to Create an Action in Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop Actions allow you to record steps and reuse them anytime with one click — perfect for editing batch photos, repeating design steps, or saving workflow time.
📌 Step-by-Step Guide
1. Open the Actions Panel
- Go to Window > Actions
- The Actions panel will appear on the right side.
2. Create a New Action
- Click the folder icon if you want to create a new Action Set (optional).
- Click the New Action icon (looks like a plus ➕).
- Give your action a name (example: “Resize & Sharpen”).
- Choose:
- Set (where the action is saved)
- Function Key (optional shortcut)
- Color (helps identify actions in button mode)
- Click Record.
3. Start Recording
Once recording starts:
- Any step you perform in Photoshop will be saved in the action.
- Examples:
- Resize image
- Apply filters
- Adjust colors/levels
- Add layers/effects
- Save files
4. Stop Recording
When finished:- Click the Stop button (square icon) at the bottom of the Actions panel.
🎬 How to Use (Play) the Action
- Select the action in the Actions panel.
- Click the Play button (►) at the bottom.
- Photoshop will automatically perform all the recorded steps.
📦 Bonus: How to Batch-Run an Action
If you want the action to apply to many photos:
- Go to File > Automate > Batch
- Select:
- Action Set
- Action
- Choose your source folder.
- Choose a destination folder.
- Click OK.
Photoshop will process all images automatically.
If you want, I can also create a ready-made Action workflow for you, such as:
- Resize images
- Add watermark
- Color correction
- Photo retouching
- Cartoon effect
- Social media export pack
- Batch thumbnail creation
Just tell me what action you want!
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